Ted McAllister, the Edward. L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, stands outside Pepperdine's School of Public Policy. McAllister died in late January, according to SPP's Jan. 27 news release, and left an impact on many people at Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Lena PacificiTed McAllister, the Edward L. Gaylord Chair and professor of Public Policy, died in late … [Read more...] about More Than Just a Few Words: Pepperdine Community Remembers Ted McAllister
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Encounter Different Perspectives
Art by Ally ArmstrongIn today's world, disagreements are not hard to come by. The "United" States of America seems to be more of a sentiment of the past than a reality of today. Conflict is exhausting, and it is tempting to insulate oneself from disagreement simply for the sake of sanity.There is a growing need, however, for people to do exactly the opposite of what this urge … [Read more...] about Encounter Different Perspectives
Understand the Invisible Orientation
Art by Ally ArmstrongThis column serves as the voice of Crossroads and is written by Grace Ramsey, a member of the Crossroads e-board. Crossroads is the Pepperdine student-run organization advocating for LGBTQ+. I was 13 when everyone I knew suddenly became obsessed with crushes and first kisses and who was "hottest." I didn't get what all the fuss was about.Three years later, … [Read more...] about Understand the Invisible Orientation
Positivity
Photo by Shannon Hansen Positivity and perspective. Two seemingly unrelated ideas, both wrought with progressively deep meaning. Perspective melds our outlook on the world like welders shape metal. It has influence on who we are and who we want to be: what makes us smile, what makes us laugh and what makes us cry. It has influence on every particle of our being: the … [Read more...] about Positivity
Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs
Growing up I drew much of my identity from my family. We were highly religious with a set view of the world. We watched certain movies while shunning others, supported certain policies and politicians but not others. Morality was not complex, but simply a process of route memorization. Christians are opposed to same sex-marriage, check. Abortion is bad, check. Harry Potter is … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Diverse Beliefs
